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Costilla Dam, located in Taos, New Mexico, along the Rio Costilla, is a privately-owned structure with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1920 by the USBR, this earth dam stands at a height of 137.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 30,499 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 416 acres and serves a drainage area of 55 square miles.
Despite being regulated by the Office of the State Engineer and undergoing regular inspections, Costilla Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 35 feet, and it has a maximum discharge of 20,200 cubic feet per second. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure for the surrounding community and environment.
Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | 0.09% |
Percent of Normal | 84% |
Minimum |
48.52 ft
2012-08-31 |
Maximum |
105.87 ft
2010-06-14 |
Average | 76 ft |
Dam_Height | 137.5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 108 |
Drainage_Area | 55 |
Year_Completed | 1920 |
Nid_Storage | 30499 |
Structural_Height | 137.5 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
River_Or_Stream | RIO COSTILLA |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Surface_Area | 416 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 0 |
Dam_Length | 780 |
Nid_Height | 138 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
SAN ANTONIO RIVER AT MOUTH
2025-02-10T02:30:00.000 |
-999cfs | 0.00ft | 7662ft |
GRAPE CREEK NEAR WESTCLIFFE
2025-02-10T02:15:00.000 |
17cfs | 0.72ft | 7690ft |
NORTH CRESTONE CREEK NEAR CRESTONE
2025-02-10T02:30:00.000 |
-999cfs | 0.04ft | 8378ft |
COTTON CREEK NEAR MINERAL HOT SPRINGS
2025-02-10T02:45:00.000 |
5cfs | 1.40ft | 8591ft |
COSTILLA CREEK BELOW COSTILLA DAM
2023-10-13T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
2cfs | 1.16ft | 9309ft |
CULEBRA CREEK AT SAN LUIS
2025-02-10T02:30:00.000 |
18cfs | 0.39ft | 7966ft |
SANTISTEVAN CREEK NEAR COSTILLA
2023-10-13T02:30:00.000-06:00 |
1cfs | 0.34ft | 9498ft |